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Shoes of All Kinds and Styles is a vintage catalogue of shoes and boots published by New York shoe manufacturer Andrew Alexander in 1890. With detailed illustrations and information on selection, fitting, and more, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in vintage footwear, and it is not...

The Latest Advances in Universal Design Thoroughly updated and packed with examples of global standards and design solutions, Universal Design Handbook, Second Edition, covers the full scope of universal design, discussing how to develop media, products, buildings, and infrastructure for the widest...

With increased globalization and offshore sourcing, global supply chain managementis becoming an important issue for many businesses as it involves a company's worldwide interests and suppliers rather than simply a local or national orientation. The storage systems significantly affect the level of...

First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility of those with a practical interest in shoemaking, and...

A series of illustrated lessons on shoe-repair, with a special focus on putting together a plain welted shoe by hand. It has chapters on every aspect from preparing the materials to finishing, making is a must-read for those with a practical interest in shoe-repair. Easy-to-digest and simple, “How...

This is a comprehensive scientific investigation into the effects of glucose and salts on sole leather, originally published by the United States Department of Commerce in 1919. The study is explained in detail and its results presented clearly and concisely with the aid of tables, illustrations,...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the leather industry in late-nineteenth century America, being a dissertation on the methods employed in and the economics of tanning. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of the American tanning...

A collection of vintage and traditional recipes and instructions for making a variety of stains for finishing leather shoes and boots, with a particular focus on staining soles. Originally intended for contemporary shoe manufacturers and finishers, this handbook will be of considerable utility to...

Uppers, Leather and Findings is a vintage catalogue of shoe and boot parts and accessories published by New York shoe manufacturer Michael Arthur. Also including some short anecdotes, jokes, and even poetry, this illustrated little volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical footwear,...

This antique text contains one of a series of pamphlets known as the 'Merit Badge Library', written with the intention of providing American boy scouts with the information required to attain certain merit badges. The pamphlets cover all kinds of hobbies, activities, and vocations. They are prepared...

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Functional Genomics and Metabolic Engineering provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends in the field, compiling the latest ideas from across the entire arena of biotechnology...

Tony Fischer-Cripps is a Project Leader in the Division of Telecommunications and Industrial Physics of the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation), Australia. He was previously lecturer, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia, and has also worked for the...

What is pashmina? Most of you see sold as 'pashmina' is just a pale imitiation of the real thing. And that's a shame. Not only are the majority of pashmina shoppers wasting their money, but most of them don't even know what they're missing. The word pashmina has become so devalued in modern...

After more than 50 years as a manager and VE pioneer, Richard J. Park presents Value Engineering: A Plan for Invention. Park demonstrates how to adopt VE as a thinking process that can enable you to increase your problem solving skills, cultivate innovation, reduce costs, improve productivity, and more. Features